Category: Buying an Acoustic Guitar
Learn what to look for when buying a new or secondhand acoustic guitar. We have guides on what you should look out for when buying secondhand, guides for newbies buying their first acoustic guitar, why a good acoustic guitar will (usually) be expensive and more.
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Buying New or Secondhand Acoustic Guitar For Beginners
As a beginner faced with the prospect of purchasing a new guitar, there can understandably be some apprehension involved. After all, you don’t know what you don’t know, which makes it difficult to feel confident that you’re taking everything into consideration and making the best choice for your needs. The first thing to get out […]
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How To Inspect a Secondhand Acoustic Guitar Before Buying
Buying your first secondhand acoustic guitar? How do you know you’re not buying a lemon? In the following article, I’m going to break down exactly how to inspect a secondhand acoustic guitar using my ‘tried and true’ checklist I’ve developed over the years buying acoustic guitars. What do you need? Before mobile phones were common, […]
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The Best Time to Buy a Guitar [New and Secondhand]
The best time to buy a guitar is Black Friday through to late January. This is the busiest time of year for guitar sales, as stores find themselves ‘in the black’ and making room for new inventory. Used guitars also tend to sell well due to higher turnover. To find the best deals join mailing […]
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Buying An Acoustic Guitar Online [Complete Guide]
In the following article, I’m going to share some useful tips I’ve used over the years for buying acoustic guitars online. Who am I to be giving this advice? Well, apart from writing about acoustic guitars, I’m also left-handed. If you’re left-handed you won’t be shocked to learn that my local music store, despite holding […]
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How Many Guitars Do You Need?
It's a question that comes up time and again. And, for non-guitar playing friends, and family, having any more than one guitar might seem excessive, and begs the question, how manyguitars do we really need?
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Why Good Acoustic Guitars Are So Expensive
Ever wondered why Acoustic Guitars so Expensive? There's plenty of reasons, including materials, workmanhip, brand appeal and age. Click here to learn more.
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A Guide to Short Scale Acoustic Guitars
Short scale acoustic guitars are becoming increasingly popular. Learn what a short scale acoustic guitar is, how the shorter scale affects playability and the impact this has on tone.
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Newbies Guide to Buying An Acoustic Guitar [New & Used]
Wondering what to look for in an acoustic guitar? new or second-hand? how much you should spend? which brands you can trust. Our in-depth guide covers everything you need to know and more.